Engels College 1605 - 1680

This engraving by Filippo Ferrari, titled "Engels College", depicts a bird's-eye view of the college, showcasing the architectural structure of the building and its surrounding grounds. Created between 1605 and 1680, the print captures the importance of the college as a bastion of Catholicism in England. The inscription highlights the resilience of the institution amidst religious upheaval during the reign of Queen Elizabeth and the subsequent establishment of a seminary dedicated to training priests to withstand persecution. The scene portrays the college as a place of learning, faith, and unwavering dedication to the Catholic cause.